47. Bronchial asthma: Difference between revisions

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'''Organ''': Lung
'''Organ''': Lung


'''Description''':[[File:Bronchial asthma mucus plug.png|thumb|Mucus plug and other characteristic alterations|323x323px]]The lung parenchyme is normal. However, the bronchus shows 6 alterations:
'''Description''': [[File:Bronchial asthma mucus plug.png|thumb|Mucus plug and other characteristic alterations|323x323px]]The lung parenchyme is normal. However, the bronchus shows 6 alterations. Alteration 1, 2, 3 and 6 are PAS positive:
 
# A mucus plug in the lumen
# A mucus plug in the lumen
# Goblet cell hyperplasia in the respiratory lumen
# Goblet cell hyperplasia in the respiratory lumen
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# Smooth muscle hypertrophy and hyperplasia
# Smooth muscle hypertrophy and hyperplasia
# Mucus gland hyperplasia
# Mucus gland hyperplasia
Alteration 1, 2, 3 and 6 are PAS positive


'''Diagnosis''': Bronchial asthma[[File:Bronchial asthma goblet cell hyperplasia.png|thumb|Goblet cell hyperplasia|325x325px]]'''Etiology''':
'''Diagnosis''': Bronchial asthma[[File:Bronchial asthma goblet cell hyperplasia.png|thumb|Goblet cell hyperplasia|325x325px]]'''Etiology''':